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On-Site Installation and Integration Services

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Response Deadline07/29/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract entails the on-site physical installation and integration of vacuum tubes into NIST’s transmission systems, requiring precise mechanical integration, secure electrical connections, and accurate system alignment to ensure optimal performance. All work must be performed at the designated location in Boulder, Colorado, with a strict deadline for proposal submission on July 29, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026. The task falls under NAICS code 237110, classifying it as a subcontract for construction of utility systems, and is issued by the Department of Commerce through its NIST division. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the opportunity remains open to eligible subcontractors capable of meeting the technical demands of vacuum tube deployment within sensitive transmission infrastructure.

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On-site vacuum tube installation in NIST transmission systems in Boulder, Colorado, due July 29, 2026.

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Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

NAICS

237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures ConstructionView NAICS

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Boulder, CO, 80305, USA

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PostedJul 22

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Response DeadlineJul 29

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07/29/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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Physical installation of vacuum tubes into NIST’s transmission systems, including mechanical integration, electrical connections, and system alignment.

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